CBSO Performs Poulenc and Adams at Royal Albert Hall
Kazuki Yamada led the orchestra and chorus in a programme featuring Poulenc's Sinfonietta and Concerto for Two Pianos, alongside John Adams' Harmonium.
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Kazuki Yamada led the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert featured works by Francis Poulenc and John Adams. The Jussen brothers, Lucas and Arthur, appeared as soloists for Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos.
Programme Highlights
The evening’s programme opened with Francis Poulenc’s Sinfonietta. As reported by The Guardian, Yamada’s interpretation was described as lucid and urbane. This was followed by Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, where the Jussen brothers made their Proms debut. The Dutch duo, who have been performing the piece since their teenage years, brought what The Guardian called irrepressible rhythmic energy and stylish fun to the performance.
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Adams' Harmonium
The second half of the concert was dedicated to John Adams’ Harmonium. For this piece, the CBSO Chorus was joined by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. The Guardian noted that this collaboration provided the necessary choral depth for Adams’ work, particularly in sections like 'Negative Love' and 'Wild Nights'. While the central movement, 'Because I could not stop for Death', was identified as a point where the performance sagged, the overall achievement of Harmonium was described as monumental and moving.
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+Who conducted the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall?
Kazuki Yamada led the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus during the performance at the Royal Albert Hall. He is the orchestra’s chief conductor and guided the musicians through works by Poulenc and Adams.
+Which soloists performed at the concert?
The Jussen brothers, Lucas and Arthur, appeared as soloists for Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos. They made their Proms debut during the performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
+What works were included in the programme?
The evening featured Francis Poulenc’s Sinfonietta and Concerto for Two Pianos, followed by John Adams’ Harmonium. The concert opened with Poulenc’s Sinfonietta before the intermission.
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